jat1 zoeng1 je5一張嘢一张嘢
Jyutpingjat1 zoeng1 je5
Yaleyāt jēung yéh
Definition
One hundred dollars; a hundred-dollar bill.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers generically to a flat object, usually paper or a document, when the speaker either does not know the specific name or finds it unimportant to specify. It functions as a placeholder noun that allows for vague communication in casual settings. Using it implies a lack of formality or a sense of haste.
Related words
Common phrases
write it on that piece of paper
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to objects that are not flat or paper-like, as it would sound confusing to a native speaker. It is strictly for things like notes, receipts, or flyers, not for general items or tools.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
